How to Handcraft an Organic Loofah

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Remove the loofah fruit from the vine when ripe.

   The inside should end up looking hollow. , You should now have two separate loofah pieces that are identical in shape and fit against one another. , This will serve as the handle that lets you hold the loofah.
   
   It only needs to be long enough to fit across the cut-down loofah shape, with edges for tucking under. , Tuck each end of the fabric strip into the middle section of the loofah sponge on each side and sandwich into place. , When you have stitched around the entire loofah sponge, you will be able to hold it with the handle, as demonstrated in this image. ,
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   Step 2: Peel off the outer layer of the fruit to reveal the sponge inside.

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   Step 3: Cut the loofah down the middle section.

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   Step 4: Cut out excess spongy area inside.

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   Step 5: Cut the loofah edges down to a small hand-held shape.

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   Step 6: Cut a length of fabric.

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   Step 7: Place the handle across the loofah sponge.

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   Step 8: Stitch the two loofah pieces together

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   Step 9: firmly holding the fabric handle in place.

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    Step 10: Finished.

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